Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garca backs Brandon Johnson in Chicago mayoral race
Former Chicago mayoral challenger Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) is backing Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson ahead of the April 4 runoff election.
“I’m honored to earn the support of @ChuyChicago and grateful for the opportunity to join our coalitions together to build a safer, stronger Chicago. Rep. García has long been an exemplary public servant and together we will transform our city to work for all Chicagoans,” Johnson said in a tweet announcing the endorsement.
The development comes one day after another former Chicago mayoral challenger, state Rep. Kam Buckner (D), also threw his weight behind Johnson. The Cook County commissioner has also received recent endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn (D-S.C.).
Meanwhile, former Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Paul Vallas, who’s challenging Johnson in the mayoral runoff next month, has shored up support from other former mayoral challengers and notable Democrats in the state.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3905169-rep-jesus-chuy-garcia-backs-brandon-johnson-in-chicago-mayoral-race/
